The Psychology of Leadership

Leadership has been defined as "A process of social influence in which one person can enlist the help and support of others in the accomplishment of a common goal,". Some regard a leader as merely someone who is followed or directed by others, whereas others define leadership as "getting a group of people together to achieve a shared objective." Traits, situational interactions, and behaviors vary from culture to culture.

In the context of the course, we will examine how leadership is viewed in psychology as well as some of its effective components and processes. By understanding these issues, students should gain a better perception about themselves as potential leaders as well as those they may encounter in leadership roles.

The emphasis will be on individual rather than group leadership. In particular, the course will discuss self-leadership as a process of envisioning yourself as a leader, personal responsibility for your actions and choices, and strategies for achieving goals

The online course in Leadership Psychology is a comprehensive guide to understand biological and environmental elements through the use of Psychological principles. It provides you with a thorough understanding of the theories and pushes you to think outside the box, making it a course that not only explains but also teaches leadership.

The course is suitable for Budding leaders, Managers, Supervisors, Students, Support staff of psychologists, teachers and others interested in the field of leadership.